Two arrests in Houma knifing, shooting

Published: Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:03 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 12:35 a.m.

A 26-year-old Houma man sliced his girlfriend's face with a box cutter Thursday night and was shot in the arm by a man who came to her defense, Houma Police said.

Enos Manuel, of 153 Raymond St., got into a fight with his girlfriend about 6:52 p.m. on St. Peters Street in East Houma, Police Chief Todd Duplantis said.

Manuel allegedly took the knife and slashed four inches under her jawbone. Aaron Sterns, who began to fight with Manuel after he hurt his girlfriend, shot Manuel in the arm and fled, Duplantis said. Sterns' age and address weren't available.

Manuel and his girlfriend were taken to the hospital and treated for their injuries, he said.

When Manuel was released from care, he was arrested on charges of aggravated second-degree battery and unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

He was booked at the Terrebonne Parish jail on a $100,000 bond.

Police found Sterns Friday morning and arrested him on charges of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

<p>A 26-year-old Houma man sliced his girlfriend's face with a box cutter Thursday night and was shot in the arm by a man who came to her defense, Houma Police said.</p><p>Enos Manuel, of 153 Raymond St., got into a fight with his girlfriend about 6:52 p.m. on St. Peters Street in East Houma, Police Chief Todd Duplantis said. </p><p>Manuel allegedly took the knife and slashed four inches under her jawbone. Aaron Sterns, who began to fight with Manuel after he hurt his girlfriend, shot Manuel in the arm and fled, Duplantis said. Sterns' age and address weren't available.</p><p>Manuel and his girlfriend were taken to the hospital and treated for their injuries, he said.</p><p>When Manuel was released from care, he was arrested on charges of aggravated second-degree battery and unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.</p><p>He was booked at the Terrebonne Parish jail on a $100,000 bond.</p><p>Police found Sterns Friday morning and arrested him on charges of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.</p>